Every ferry company has different rules and procedures for boarding, such as online check-in, port check-in, paper coupons, and e-tickets.
However, there are very few ferry companies that allow you to board by simply showing your booking confirmation email, which includes your personal details and your reservation code. You can either show the email on your device (phone, tablet) or print it out and bring it with you.
On international ferry routes the boarding process may take longer compared to domestic routes. At some ports, especially in Spain and Italy, you have to go to the ferry company’s terminal to collect your boarding pass, much like you would at an airport. In this case, you will have to show your booking confirmation email and check in at the company’s check-in desk in order to be allowed to board.
Please make sure that you bring all the necessary documents with you, otherwise you will not be allowed to board the ferry!
You can find all the relevant information for each leg of your trip in your booking confirmation email. In case you are traveling with more than one ferry company, please note that the boarding process may be different for each company.